Building Blocks of Backbending
Improve your backbends safely and effectively. Deepen your knowledge and advance your asanas, with concepts and exercises that work.
Deepen your knowledge and advance your asanas, with concepts and exercises that work.
Welcome and What to Expect
FREE PREVIEWPranayama and Invocation
Efficient Spine Sequence
Workshop One: Safety
Homework: Salutes to the Gods and Goddesses
Homework: Wall Walks
Workshop Two: Shoulders
Shoulder Awareness Sequence
Posture Breakdown: Vyaghrasana (Tiger Pose)
Workshop Three: Strength
Homework: Dolphin Pushups
Homework: Wheel Pushups
Hatha Vinyasa Integration Class 1
FREE PREVIEWHatha Vinyasa Integration Class 2
Hatha Vinyasa Integration Class 3
Hatha Vinyasa Sadhana
Posture Breakdown: Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose)
Posture Breakdown: Salabhasana (Locust Throat Stand)
Read real testimonials from students who've taken the course
There were so many ‘a-ha’ moments for me within the workshop series — too many to list! The most impactful takeaway from the workshop series was your detailed guidance on how to establish a strong foundation in backbending practice and your insightful dissection of each of the asanas with impeccable verbal cues — so many details that I had never been taught before!
— Lynda, yoga teacher
Henry’s expertise shines in ALL the limbs of yoga and this workshop creates a practice in alignment that connects the dots one at a time ! My body (literally skeletal and musculature) is more aware and alive thanks to Henry’s genius and exemplary teaching skills.
— Carrie, yoga teacher
My practice has already changed. I'm experiencing improvements in backbending and more comfort in my lower back.
— Fatima, student of one year
This workshop series actually answered a few questions I've had for years.
— Fannie, yoga teacher of 800+ training hours
As a circus artist (and not too much of a yogi), I will incorporate many of these drills into my flexibility training.
— Alex, circus artist and performer
After these workshops, I'm practicing much healthier backbends that don't rely on flexibility so much (less lower back pain from backbending unhealthily!)
— Nathalie, new yoga teacher
My favorite part was the decomposition with tips of each posture we were practicing. I loved that you mixed explanations of a physical level and deeper levels. It was always very clear.
— Alix, yoga teacher of 800+ training hours
After these workshops, my practice will be more safe and strong, especially on backbends. I was able to understand a lot that i was not doing before, and for that I'm very grateful. The backbend drills that I learned in the course are working, and the whole experience has me motivated and happy as a yoga student and a yoga teacher. I always love to learn more.
— Paula, yoga teacher of 1,000+ training hours
There is no better instructor to teach you how to backbend properly.
— Rovin, student
My practice has already changed during the weeks of the workshop. I am using more strength than I ever used before in my asanas! My spine opened in one new way (and it keeps opening), so I am going to have a lot of fun exploring it. Plus, I am going to practice the postures I was scared of, which is a big change too!
— Sonja, yoga teacher
As a result of these workshops, honestly my practice will change dramatically. I will use these workshops every Saturday at the same time to work with the drills. Henry is knowledgeable, kind, and committed to his practice. There is so much to learn from him.
— Carmynn, yoga teacher
Henry created a safe and comfortable space to explore some difficult postures. He offered practical, helpful tips which were all based on experience and a genuine enthusiasm for asana practice, which has left me totally inspired and encouraged.
— David, yoga teacher
Henry Winslow